Title : Library Monitor

Location: United States

Job Description:

Library Monitor (PT), CP1N14393LRC

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Promote and maintain a welcoming and safe environment for Library patrons that is conducive to research and learning.

Monitor all areas of the Library in support of Library policies. Act as Library representative to explain Library policy and spaces.Mediate conflicts, as first person of contact, and make referrals as needed.Responsible for emergency evacuation in assigned areas of the Library.Support library colleagues by picking up library materials from tables and place them on reshelving carts.Report concerns, damages, and needed repairs to appropriate Library colleague.Assist in closing procedures.Answer directional questions and provide triage to Library service desks, in support of faculty, students, staff and community members.Assist fellow library staff with meeting patron needs.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• 1 year college preferred.

• Experience

• 6 months working with the public required.

• Proficiency in spoken English required.

• 1 year working in a library preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

• Positive attitude, collaborative mindset, and comfort with conflict resolution.

Working Conditions:

Some bending and stooping required.Mobile to monitor multi-level Library.Ability to navigate space using stairs or elevator.Must be willing to address patrons who are being disruptive.

Part-Time Work Schedule:

Week One:

Monday-Thursday: 1:00pm-6:00pm

Week Two:

Monday-Thursday: 2:00pm-6:00pm

Saturday: 12:00pm-4:00pm

Hiring Range:

Starting pay begins at $17.59/hr. based on experience.

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers regular part-time positions a variety of fringe benefits including retirement benefits, access to holiday pay, personal time and other discounts on classes.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.